On this guided Sex and the City tour, follow in the footsteps of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda – you’ll drink where they drank, shop where they shopped, and gossip where they gossiped. This tour includes more than 40 locations from the show, and you’ll enjoy all of it from the comfort of an indoor bus with AC in the summer and heat in the winter. Whether you’re a Sex and the City fan eager to learn more about your favorite show or a tourist looking for an entertaining way to see Manhattan’s best neighborhoods, the Sex and the City Hotspots tour is a must-do!

While many of the interior scenes were shot at Silver Cup Studios in Long Island City, much of the series was shot “on location” making New York City itself the fifth star of HBO’s Sex and the City. In addition to seeing the sites from the show and movies, you’ll also have exclusive access to special discounts.

“I felt like I was living an episode of Sex and the City!” –Jenny M.

Tour Highlights

Visit the site of Carrie and Big’s wedding rehearsal dinner

Walk past Carrie’s famous brownstone stoop

Hop into the Pleasure Chest where Charlotte buys her “Rabbit”

Scout the bar owned by Steve and Aidan

Reminisce Miranda’s embarrassing underwear moment in the Village

Venture into the trendy neighborhood, MePa, where the girls frequent

Pass the café where Samantha invites the girls to Abu Dhabi

Get some retail therapy like Carrie & Co. at Greenwich Village boutiques

Magnificent Midtown Manhattan

Leaving from a classic Midtown site, the Sex and the City tour begins with glamorous Manhattan destinations. Perhaps the most famous is The Plaza Hotel, where Carrie Bradshaw said goodbye to Mr. Big and also where Mr. Big hosted his engagement party – to another girl! Continuing down New York’s famous Fifth Avenue, we’ll people watch, window shop, and catch up on all the latest gossip, from the SATC movie to the actresses’ live and everything in between.

The New York Public Library, site of the would-be wedding of Carrie and Big

The chi-chi department store where the ladies discussed Alexander Petrovsky

The quaint church where Samantha wooed “the Friar”

ABC Carpet & Home, where Charlotte and Bunny McDougal fought over a bed

Greenwich Village and SoHo

For a change of scene, we’ll check out Greenwich Village and SoHo. These unique, trendy neighborhoods are home to many of the ladies’ favorite up-and-coming, little-known haunts – and we’ll give you the lowdown on the best of them! We’ll sample cupcakes like the ones Carrie and Miranda stuffed into their mouths. Spend time walking through this beautiful area of New York and shop in one-of-a-kind boutiques along Bleecker Street. Our New York tours take you where the celebrities live, eat, and play.

You’ll see:

Carrie’s brownstone apartment stoop

The expensive men’s clothing store where Miranda took Steve shopping for a new suit

Please note: we stop for a 20-minute shopping break at the boutiques on Bleecker Street and then we’ll refuel with a cupcake!

After your walk around historic Greenwich Village, we’ll head over to Scout, the bar Aidan and Steve opened on the show, to sip some Cosmos (if you so desire) and relax a bit.

Meat Packing District

On the Sex and the City tour, you will also pass by the Meatpacking District where you will see sites from the Sex and the City series as well as the Sex and the City: The Movie. You will see the famous modern Asian cuisine restaurant, Buddakan, where Carrie and Big’s rehearsal dinner took place in the movie. Stand in the lounge at Buddakan where Big gave Carrie her last “single girl kiss.” Don’t miss the chance to shop where Sarah Jessica Parker modeled for the iconic designer’s clothes during a shoot for Sex and the City: The Movie at Diane Von Furstenberg.

You will also pass by:

Scoop’s stores from Sex and the City

Don’t miss the upscale and classy clothing stores such as Stella McCartney and Jeffrey’s

Los Dados: the Mexican restaurant where Carrie got stood up by a blind date!

Calling All Fashionistas

If you’re a fashionista like the lovely Carrie Bradshaw, look no further for details on the best department stores, boutiques, and designer shops in New York! Sometimes it seemed like the only thing Carrie did was shop, and we’ll show you some of her favorite sources. Remember Charlotte’s favorite shoe store, or the Manolos Carrie lost at her friend’s party? As we drive around Manhattan, on the New York City Tours, we’ll point out the best boutiques and stores in NYC including Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Patricia Field, Lulu Guinness, Jaime Mascaro, Bergdorf Goodman, Tiffany & Co., Henri Bendel, Takashimaya, Fortunoff, Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor, Diane Von Furstenberg and more!

Calling all Bachelorettes!

Looking for a great girlfriend getaway? Look no further than On Location Tours customized Sex and the City Hotspots Limousine Tours. These excursions are perfect for bachelorette parties and Hen’s nights. These are New York Sightseeing Tours with a twist (and a Rabbit!) . There are four different packages to choose from, one for every budget!

* Please note, this is an “R-Rated” tour, based on the HBO series.

* In an effort to stay current, we are constantly updating our tours with new locations and cannot guarantee the presence of locations mentioned on our site. If you have a particular interest in locations from a specific TV show or movie, please let your tour guide know and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Frequently Asked Questions

Children under 18 are not allowed on this tour. This is an “R-Rated” tour, based on the HBO series; adult language is used and adult situations discussed. Additionally, tour participants under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult of at least 18 years of age. Please also keep in mind that a couple of the stops on the tour – a few bars and other establishments – do have their own age minimums, and it is up to the discretion of these establishments whom to allow in.

Everyone must purchase the adult ticket for this tour.

Yes, we have a variety of special packages to choose from. For more information about the private tour options, please email [email protected].

There are a number of locations from both movies worked into the tour, but the main focus remains on the famous scenes from all six seasons of the TV seasons.

There will be a stop at a bar that was used in the TV series, where you can purchase Cosmopolitans just like the girls. The bar offers these at a substantial discount. On Location Tours cannot include alcohol with the price of the tour, as the company does not have the required liquor license.

No, it is against New York State law to consume alcohol on a bus. We do usually stop at one of the bars for Cosmos though, so if you’re interested in joining in, please make sure to bring sufficient cash and a valid ID.

Yes. While the tour’s focus is first and foremost on Sex and the City, the tour explores a variety of neighborhoods, and people often find it to be a great overview of the city. The tour usually visits neighborhoods such as SoHo, Greenwich Village, Chelsea, the Meatpacking District, Fifth Avenue and so much more. So even though the tours does visit such New York landmarks as the Empire State Building, etc., customers still find it is a great way to tour Manhattan and get to understand the city and its layout.